Author: April Stons

Dear Families, Representatives & Employees,

Please be advised that Whiddon Narrabri, Jessie Hunt is currently experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak.

Affected residents have mild to no symptoms and families will be kept up to date on any changes by the team at Jessie Hunt, as they occur.

We understand the importance of family at Christmas, so we encourage visits, however, if we could please ask visits to occur outside or in a well-ventilated area only during the outbreak.

Families taking loved ones out, we ask that you please be cautious and if possible, please try to limit this to small crowds or gatherings.

Residents who leave the facility are encouraged to wear a mask and all residents will be tested regularly whilst we are in Outbreak Management.

We appreciate your understanding at this time and would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas.

The Whiddon team

Dear Families and Representatives

Following consultation with the Public Health Unit, we are pleased to advise that the COVID-19 Outbreak at Easton Park – Arthur Webb Court is over.

Normal visiting arrangements will remain in place, with everyone requested to complete a daily RAT prior to entering the Home, and to wear an N95 mask, until further notice.

We thank everyone for their support and understanding, especially over the Christmas break. 

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

I happily would like to introduce our new Management team at Whiddon Casino.  Carolyn Coleman has been appointed as Director of Care Services (DCS) and will team with Tania Anderson as the Deputy Director of Care Services (DDCS).

Both Carolyn and Tania have worked for Whiddon previously and locally at the Casino Hospital, bringing with them a vast knowledge of aged and acute experience.

A meet and greet gathering will be organised in the New Year enabling everyone to meet personally with both.

In the meantime, I am sure you will join me in welcoming Carolyn & Tania to their new roles and the Whiddon Casino community.

If you wish to contact Carolyn or Tania, please do not hesitate to contact them via phone or email; c.coleman@whiddon.com.au & t.anderson@whiddon.com.au

Kind regards,

Sue Falzon

Regional General Manager Residential Care North

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Kyogle is currently experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak.

At this stage, visitations continue with screening in place and please note the conditions of entry:

• Visitors are advised to continue with screening, RAT testing and N95 masks, masks will be provided upon entry.
• Visits must continue to occur only in the resident’s room or well-ventilated area.
• Please refrain from visiting if you’re feeling unwell or have come in contact with a positive case of COVID.

We encourage our residents to wear masks if they leave the facility for social outings or appointments due to increased cases in the community.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

We are pleased to advise that Whiddon Easton Park, Easton Park Units COVID-19 outbreak, is now over.

Please note the conditions of entry:

• Visitors are advised to continue with RAT testing upon entry and mask wearing is still in place.
• Please refrain from visiting if you’re feeling unwell or have come in contact with a positive case of COVID.

We encourage our residents to wear masks if they are leaving the facility for social outings or appointments due to increased cases in the community.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

We wish to advise that major electrical upgrades will be commencing next week, Tuesday 5th Dec with power being changed over to generators from 3 pm and all mains power turned off at 8 pm.

Please note that we expect the work to be completed by 11 am Wednesday 6th December, however, we will ensure to provides updates as they occur.

We would like to ensure that resident care and meals will not be affected as all facilities will be powered by generators for the duration of the works, while extra staff will be rostered to assist during this time.

However, please note the lift in Moonyah will not be operational during the outage.

If you or your loved ones have any questions please get in contact with the team at Whiddon Belmont on: (02) 4041 9300

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Representatives & Employees

We are pleased to announce that Whiddon Moree COVID-19 exposure has now been declared over, with only 2 staff impacted.

Please Note:

• Please refrain from visiting loved ones if symptomatic or if contact has been made with someone who has tested positive.
• Visitors must sign-in, complete a negative RAT test and revert to standard surgical masks during visits.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please find important information regarding the change in positions for Bhuwan Deo Bhatt – current Care Service Manager, Arthur Webb Court at this link: 201123 Interim DCS Moree announcement for AWC

Please join us in congratulating Bhuwan.

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please find important information regarding the successful application of the Interim DCS role at Whiddon Moree, at this link:
201123 Interim DCS announcement Whiddon Moree

The Whiddon Team

Dear Families, Friends & Representatives,

Please be advised that Whiddon Easton Park, Easton Park Units is currently experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak.

At this stage, visitations continue with screening in place and please note the conditions of entry:

• Visitors are advised to continue with the screening, RAT testing and wear full PPE.
• Visits must continue to take place in the resident’s room or well-ventilated area, only.
• Please refrain from visiting if you’re feeling unwell or have come in contact with a positive case of COVID.

We encourage our residents to wear masks if they are leaving the facility for social outings or appointments due to increased cases in the community.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

The Whiddon Team